Istanbul: Getting Around

If you’re staying in the Sultanahmet area, there are a lot things to see nearby. The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are all within walking distance. For longer distances, you can use Istanbul’s public transport system, which consists of buses, metros, ferries and tramways. Well maintained and frequent, the services will pretty much take you anywhere in the city. You can make use of the integrated electronic ticket system to hop on to any of these services. Click here for routes and fare.

Alternatively, taxis are available all over Istanbul. Beware of drivers that name their own price, instead of charging you the meter fare. Once they turn it on, it should start at TL2.7 (Rs74.81) and increase by TL0.17 (Rs4.71) every 100mts.